Inner City Parish Church
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This beautiful church is located in the center of Budapest, a few steps from Elizabeth Bridge and the busiest shopping street, called Váci.
Under the beautiful gothic arches you will find many uniq details. The Renaissance carvings, the “mihrab” prayer booth from the time of the Turkish occupation, the painting of the main altar all have been left to us from different centuries.
The church is also known as being scene of significant historical events.
The legend of St. Elizabeth is well known throughout Europe. She was only a 4-years-old princess (daughter of Hungarian King Andrew II), when she was engaged here in the place to the son of Landgrave of Thuringia in this church.
Here had been placed the royal election assembly, after which the most famous Hungarian king, Matthias, was crowned. He was the only king in our country who did not inherit the throne but became monarch as a result of an election.
When Ferenc Liszt (Franz Liszt) did not have his own apartment inthe city, he stayed in the next door parish building and played his music on the organ of the church.
The church became a popular tourist spot not only because of its historical role but also as a lookout point. You can go up and walk between the two towers where you can admire the wooden roof structure and the bells. You canenjoy a wonderful panorama of the Buda Castle, Gellert Hill and the bridges over the Danube.
The church can be visited only with a valid ticket.
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1056 Budapest, Március 15. tér 2. |
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Opening hours: |
from Monday till Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sundays: 11:00-17:00
Last entrance: 16:30
Opening hours may change due to weddings on Saturdays! |
Please show your voucher at the information desk on the left side in the church.
The voucher is valid for the visit of the ground floor, the upper church, and for climbing the tower.
With the voucher you can enter at any time on the chosen day.
Visitors are allowed to take photographs and videos only for privat use inside the church. Photos without flash, please!
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